The Warhammer: Vermintide meme subculture stems from the intense, cooperative gameplay of Fatshark’s action series, particularly focusing on the eccentric personalities of the five main heroes. Most memes revolve around the fanatical zeal of Victor Saltzpyre, Bardin Goreksson's obsession with ale and 'dawri' culture, or the chaotic experience of facing a surprise Rat Ogre. These templates are widely used within the Warhammer community to joke about friendly fire, the punishing difficulty of Cataclysm runs, or the never-ending tide of Skaven. The humor often blends the dark, gothic atmosphere of the Warhammer Fantasy setting with the absurdity of high-stakes cooperative gaming tropes.